Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 27 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
17.8 — 39.5 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 12 mph
2 — 31 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About Gascogne wave buoy
Gascogne (WMO 62001) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay region (45.2300°N, 5.0000°W). It is positioned to observe Atlantic swell and storm systems affecting western France, northern Spain and the western approaches. It typically measures directional waves and marine meteorology for forecasting and maritime safety.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | E | 6 | 19.9 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 10 | N | 8 | 20.4 | |
| 7 | 11 | SE | 5 | 20.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 20.2 | |
| 11 | 7 | NNW | 18 | 19.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 12 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 6 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 9 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | ESE | 8 | 20.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 7 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 15 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 19 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 7 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 11 | ENE | 9 | 19.3 | |
| 10 | 10 | ESE | 10 | 19.3 | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 15 | 19.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 15 | 19.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 13 | 19.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 17 | 18.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 12 | 18.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 14 | 18.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 18 | 18.6 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 18.4 | |
| 10 | 6 | S | 22 | 18.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 16 | 18.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 13 | 18.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 6 | 17.9 | |
| 12 | 12 | SSW | 10 | 18.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 14 | 17.9 |